Associate Scientist, Potato Breeder and Seed (19-95)

International PotatoCenter POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.: 19-95 PBSS/India/NRS POTATO BREEDER AND SEED ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST Assam, India

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Associate Scientist with excellent scientific and technical skills in potato seed production including multilocation varietal evaluations, seed multiplications and out scaling as part of the APART project in the state of Assam, India.

The Project: The Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation project (APART) is a comprehensive development project involving national and international partners funded by the World Bank. The projectobjectiveistoaddvalueandimproveresilienceofselectedagriculturevaluechainsintargeted districts of Assam. CIP’s engagement is to provide technical backstopping, innovations, and capacity building along the entirepotato value chain to increase its productivity and improve the livelihoods of small-scale and marginal farmers. CIP will work in close collaboration with Assam government, university and private sector partners.

ThePosition:ThispositionwillbebasedinGuwahati,IndiaandwillreporttotheProjectManager.One of the position’s objective is to test new potato varieties and advanced clones in multilocation demonstrations for variety selection and release with partner institutions in Assam. Further, the candidate will support project interventions to develop sustainable potato seed systems and conduct trainings and capacity building of Integrated Seed Health Management. The candidate will work with interdisciplinary science teams at CIP’s regional office in New Delhi, India and headquarters in Lima, Peru. The work duties include frequent travel within Assam.

Key responsibilities:

• ConductmultilocationparticipatoryvarietaltrialsofadvancedCIPclonesincollaborationwith local partners.

• Record and manage data from field demonstrations and provide statistical analysis of phenotypic data.

• Develop local seed production system using aeroponics and apical rooted cutting techniques. • Coordinate the scaling up of seed production of recommended varieties, clones and new releases for demonstrations and dissemination.

• Provide trainings to project partners, private sector and farmers for sed multiplications using aeroponics and apical rooted cutting techniques.

• Providekey technicalinputintotrainingprograms tostrengthenthecapacityof localpartners and farmers.

• Contribute to writing training materials, technical progress reports and annual reviews and workplans as directed by the Project Manager.

What are we looking for?

• PhD in Genetics & Plant Breeding, seed technology or related field.

• At least 8 years of professional experience in agricultural related area or project coordination.

• Well versed with potato seed production using tissue culture, aeroponics, rooted cuttings under green houses, net houses and open fields. • Willingness to successfully implement research into the agriculture development program (s), perform activities in lab and field, manage travel or other activities required for

accomplishment of the project.

• Practical experience in potato seed production particularly G0 & G1 seeds and plant tissue

culture will be preferred.

• Good data management and statistical skills and proficiency in the use of key software

applications (MS Word, MS Excel)

• Extensive experiences in training programs and ability working in multidisciplinary and

multicultural teams.

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi (knowledge of

regional languages would be an advantage).

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIPisaglobalandreputableinternationalorganizationthathasastrong,state-of-the-artR&D

background, and a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award

for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender

equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in

developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.

• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/) and submit your cover letter and a full

C.V.withyourreferences.ScreeningofapplicationswillbeginonSeptember06,2019andwillcontinue

until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will

be contacted

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are

particularly encouraged to apply